What a run Wrexham women had to finish as runners-up in Hong Kong
The Reds lost just one of the six matches they played at the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens Tournament, finishing the event as runners-up.
Wrexham became the first ever women's side to compete in the tournament from outside of Asia.
The Reds began the event with their match-up versus Thailand's Chonburi FC and Grace Morris' strike confirmed a 1-0 win.
Next up was a meeting with Eastern Thunder, from Singapore, and a brilliant Ava Suckley effort from long-range made sure of another 1-0 outcome as Wrexham concluded the opening day with a 100 per cent record.
Day two opened with a clash against Hong Kong FC and the Reds maintained their unbeaten record via a 0-0 draw.
Suckley grabbed a key leveller as Wrexham secured another point from a 1-1 draw against Hong Kong's TSL in their next match-up.
In the final group match, Wrexham played out a 0-0 draw against Kitchee Sports Club.
The top-two sides would go through to the women's cup final and one of these would be Wrexham, who finished second in the group phase.
Kitchee Sports Club would be their opponents in the showpiece and a slender 1-0 defeat meant Wrexham finished a great event as runners-up.
Manager Gareth Owen told the club's X site: "I always expect the girls to wear this badge with pride and passion, and they have."
Wrexham's squad consisted of 10 players, with a number of the Adran U19s North title winners included. These were Chloe Ankers, Morris and Leah Burke, who have all made first team appearances.
They were joined by first team players Lili Jones, Suckley and Erin Lovett, who added invaluable experience.
Captain Jones told the tournament's website: 'It's massive for our profile to be here.
'For our women's team to be the first from the club to come to Asia is huge in Wrexham's history and it's an honour to be part of it. Everyone has been so friendly and it's a great set-up.'
Wrexham squad: Chloe Ankers; Annie Collins; Grace Morris; Seren Cashen; Leah Burke; Bella Devereux; Lili Jones; Erin Lovett; Ava Suckley; Mia Roberts.
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